ESPN Insider Craig Custance explores why teams are making the decision to keep junior-eligible players in the NHL in 2013-14, and explores what will happen to players like Sean Monahan, Olli Maatta and Valeri Nichushkin.

DETROIT -- The cameras, microphones and growing media covering the Detroit Red Wings' surprising playoff run filled the space around Jimmy Howard's dressing room stall minutes after Thursday's game ended. They worked to establish position while wa...

Eye-popping numbers in the KHL and displays of elite skill this season have many eagerly awaiting the NHL debut of 2012 No. 1 overall draft pick Nail Yakupov, but sources inside and out of the Oilers organization advise tempering great expectations.

With Sidney Crosby cleared for contact, the Pittsburgh Penguins could get a huge boost headed toward the playoffs. But they aren't the only team waiting on an injured star. Craig Custance examines five players whose return could tilt the playoff races.

Craig Custance writes that the Chicago Blackhawks are positioned well to add a key player or two at the trade deadline, as a result of their impressive collection of young talent. What they haven't been able to find yet is a willing trade partner.

The Boston Bruins have the cap space to add a significant salary before the trade deadline. But will that room be used on a star or will the B's stand pat and bank on the present lineup? Craig Custance chats with scouts and GM Peter Chiarelli to find out.

Craig Custance writes that Jacob Markstrom's development could prompt the Panthers to trade one of their other goalies later this season, and offers an examination of the goalie trade market leaguewide.